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A night of festivities befitting the coveted LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship

03/12/2018 14:15

On Wednesday, 5 December at Happy Valley Racecourse, be prepared to be wowed by an all-star cast of some of the world’s best jockeys vying for the coveted title in the 21st edition of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship.  Amongst the array of festivities befitting the occasion, on-course games with prizes will be offered, when a LONGINES Conquest V.H.P timepiece and two round-trip flights to San Francisco can be won. 

Nine races have been scheduled for the evening. The opening race will start at 6:30 pm.  The Opening Ceremony to be staged after Race 3, will feature an amazing pyrotechnics display, during which the 12 participating jockeys will also greet fans. The four-leg LONGINES IJC will comprise races 4, 5, 7 and 8. 

Fans joining the “Vote for your Favourite International Jockey” game will have the chance to win a LONGINES Conquest V.H.P timepiece (valued at HK$8,200 – one winner), a jockey-autographed Special Edition Event Jacket & Cap Set (3 winners), or a $50 Food & Beverage coupon.

LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship
LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship
Fans joining the “Vote for your Favourite International Jockey”
Fans joining the “Vote for your Favourite International Jockey”

The ongoing Best Photo Contest  ‘This is a #HappyWednesdayHK moment’ will add further fun to the night as fans who pose with our ambassadors will have a chance to win two round-trip flights to San Francisco, courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines.

The ongoing Best Photo Contest ‘This is a #HappyWednesdayHK moment’
The ongoing Best Photo Contest ‘This is a #HappyWednesdayHK moment’

A live band featuring renowned singer Jennifer Palor will roll out all-time favourites to bring good vibes to the Beer Garden.  A collection of eight international party bites priced from HK$50 and up will be available at trackside food booths for fans’ enjoyment.

A collection of eight international party bites priced from HK$50 and up
A collection of eight international party bites priced from HK$50 and up
A collection of eight international party bites priced from HK$50 and up

A collection of eight international party bites priced from HK$50 and up

As part of the celebrations, The Gallery will present two themed cocktails, namely the Turf Warrior and the Champion’s Pride.  Use the promo code [GA1803] for online booking at The Gallery, and each person in the booking will receive a glass of cocktail.

Visitors to Hong Kong with valid travel documents or passports may enjoy free entry to the Happy Valley Racecourse public stands at the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (Except areas with additional entrance fees).

Online reservations for restaurants can be made via www.bookingrc.hkjc.com. For more details, please log into https://campaigns.hkjc.com/hkir.  For enquiries, please call the HKJC Customer Hotline 1817.